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Spring is finally here in the DC area, and everywhere you look people are running and biking outside. It’s still not outdoor swimming weather, but eventually it will warm up enough to hop in a nearby body of water in a wetsuit, at least. What does this mean? The triathlon season is upon us! Here are 10 Triathlon Tips to Prep for the Season!

Congratulations to all who participated in the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by WRAL! We’d like to invite you to participate in the 10th Anniversary of the Events DC Nation’s Triathlon, Sunday, September 13th. Register with code GORAL for $15 off registration between 4/17 and 4/23. REGISTER NOW

This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Events DC Nation’s Triathlon, and in the spirit of anniversaries, we writing a series of posts with fun facts about Washington, D.C. Can you guess this month’s theme?

Last year, the Events DC Nation’s Triathlon launched the 50 States Campaign. The purpose of the campaign was to select a representative from each state and the District of Columbia to receive VIP treatment race weekend. The perks included a private tour of the Capitol, complimentary entry into either the Olympic or Sprint race entry, and VIP Hospitality on Race Day.

Today, we are sharing one winner’s story, Hawaii Representative Erin Stephens, and her experience during race weekend.

The Tri Club Spotlight, gives some of our region’s triathlon clubs the opportunity to introduce themselves and share what’s great about their club. This month, get to know the YMCA National Capital Triathlon Team aka YTri!

Looking to escape the cold & snow? Join Triathlete Magazine at their Spring Training Camp in sunny San Diego! Triathlete Magazine is hosting a five-day training camp and when you register with code HAPPYCAMPER, you’ll save $200 on registration! At training camp, you’ll receive guided workouts from Triathlete editors and professional triathletes, a one-year subscription Read More

Cynthia is the newest addition to our Nation’s Triathlon Blog. She is a working mom of three little kids, who is obsessed with triathlons in her spare time. She lost 50 pounds through running, triathlon, and healthy eating, and achieved a longtime goal of doing a triathlon by age 40. She was instantly hooked and is Read More

The Events DC Nation’s Triathlon 50 State Campaign is back in 2015! We’ll be selecting one winner from each state plus the District of Columbia to receive a VIP race weekend including a free race entry, VIP on race day, and a private tour of the Capitol! Answer the questions below and email 50states@competitorgroup.com to Read More